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face. It’s then I realize I had a dream about Parker a sexy dream. Holy hell. I pad back to my bed, hoping to get the much needed rest I desperately need.
*****
    In the morning I wake to the sun beaming in my room. No more dreams of Parker thank god! I prepare for my work day. I take a hot shower to try to clear my head of Parker. Back in my room, I scan my closet for what to wear on my first day back to work and nothing is all that appealing. With the hot weather and high humidity, I settle on a purple tank, a black skirt, and black strappy sandals.
    With a cup a joe in hand and my lunch bag ready, I grab my purse and head out to my non-trustworthy car. Before the air conditioning can even cool me down, I’m already pulling into my usual parking spot at the Flower Shop. Inside, everyone greets me with hugs and kisses, and I thank them for handling the shop while I was out.
    Glancing over the daily planner, it looks like we have a few quick deliveries and a wedding to prepare for plenty of stuff to keep my mind off Parker and my mom, as much as I miss her already. I hope this is not her sick and twisted humor from her; meeting Parker and all. Would be just like her to set me up, even from where she is in heaven. Focus!
    The team and I work flawlessly and I couldn’t be happier with my employees. Once I get situated, I make a quick run over to the bakery and grab some pastries for my staff. I know it doesn’t compare to what they’ve done for me, but at least some stress can be alleviated from them since I’m back. While Ben is out making some deliveries, the ladies and I get to preparing for the wedding that is coming up.
    Parker keeps popping into my head. Those blue eyes are enticing and make you want to jump right in. It’s hard to think I feel like this about someone I’ve only seen a few times. I’ve been hurt deeply recently and I’ve had no interest since. Of course, finding your best friend in bed with your boyfriend will do that to you. During my senior year of college, I came home early one night from working my part time job and caught them red handed. So, no, best friend and no loser boyfriend. Now, you can see why it is so hard for me to trust people in general, let alone a stranger. I know Parker is reckless and he is probably no good for me, but I can’t help but feel drawn to him.
    Before I know it, the day is over and I’ve spent the better part of the day thinking about a guy I probably won’t see again. Before heading straight home, I grab some fresh flowers to put on my mom’s grave.
    Arriving home, I find my Aunt in the kitchen.
    “Hi! How was your day?” She asks as she makes a cup of hot tea.
    “Long, but it was good to be back. And I am happy to be back on my usual schedule.”
    I grab a mug from the cupboard to make myself a cup of tea as well.
    “There are some leftovers in the fridge if you’re hungry,” my aunt offers.
    “I’m not all that hungry; I’ll probably just make a sandwich and go to my room.”
    Taking my food, I carry my tea and head upstairs to my room. It was a long day and I just want to relax. Nervous about the upcoming wedding and all I have to do, I go over the details again in my head, making sure I didn’t miss anything. If the couple is happy with the results it could put me on the map for more down the road. Flowers can set the perfect mood to any wedding. And who doesn’t love weddings?
    *****
    A few days have passed, and I haven’t had any run-ins with the light eyed guy. This is a small town, so I am surprised. At the shop, we get ready for the wedding and gather everything we need to decorate. Ben has loaded everything in the van and Leah comes along to help. I let Lucy handle the shop while we are gone.
    We arrive at the wedding hall in no time and with the three of us working swiftly we are quick to unload the van and get the flowers in place. We place them on the center of the tables, in the corners of the room, and even hang some very elegantly